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*All event info will also be available via the conference app, which will be launched as we get closer to the event. The app will be the primary resource for session information and real-time updates.

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Schedule Summary

Download the Event Schedule Summary. The Full Program will be shared once finalized.

MONDAY (Jan. 6)

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Registration
10:30-11:45 a.m. EFNEP Meeting
12-1:45 p.m. Lunch / Keynote Speaker (Ryan Jenkins)
1:45-2 p.m. Transition to Sessions
2-3 p.m. Concurrent #1
3-3:30 p.m. Networking Break
3:30-4:30 p.m. Concurrent #2
6-9 p.m. Dinner / Social (Round1)

Our first dinner social will be at Round1 Bowling & Arcade, a family entertainment facility offering bowling, arcade games, billiards, karaoke, ping pong, darts and other fun activities. Pizza and refreshments will be provided at no cost, while Round1 also offers a cash bar. This will serve as the evening’s dinner meal, but you are welcome to do dinner on your own if you wish to absorb the cost.

TUESDAY (Jan. 7)

7-8 a.m. Breakfast
8-8:15 a.m. Transition to Sessions
8:15-9:15 a.m. Concurrent #3
9:15-9:45 a.m. Networking Break
9:45-10:45 a.m. Concurrent #4
10:45-11 a.m. Networking Break
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Poster / Vendor Session
12-12:45 p.m. Lunch / Community Forum (Dean Fox)
12:45-1 p.m. Transition to Sessions
1-2:30 p.m. Super Session #1
1-4 p.m. Tour Option
2:30-4 p.m. Super Session #2
5:30-8 p.m. Awards Dinner / Reception

Join us for an exceptional evening as we recognize and celebrate colleagues and sponsoring partners from across the state with our annual Extension awards ceremony. Preregistration is required to attend the reception. Award winners and donors will have their pictures taken as the awards are being presented. Find more info at Extension Awards Overview or view Extension award winners from previous years.
8-10 p.m. Social (Silent Disco Dance)

The theme for this year’s social will be a Silent Disco! (Never heard of it? Check out an overview of silent discos.) Everyone will receive special headphones that can tune to one of several music sets played by an on-site DJ. Groove to the genre that moves you in this one-of-a-kind, personalized party setting! Finger foods and light refreshments will be available, along with a cash bar.

WEDNESDAY (Jan. 8)

7-8 a.m. Breakfast
8-8:15 a.m. Closing Comments
8:15-8:30 a.m. Transition to Sessions
8:30-9:30 a.m. Concurrent #5
9:30-10 a.m. Networking Break
10-10:30 a.m. Session #6-A
10:30-11 a.m. Session #6-B
11-11:15 a.m. Networking Break
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Concurrent #7
12:15 p.m. Adjourn / End of Conference

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Keynote Speaker | Ryan Jenkins, CSP

We are thrilled to welcome Ryan Jenkins as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Extension State Conference!

As a highly sought-after expert in generational leadership, workplace dynamics and team connection, Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge that will inspire and equip us to embrace collaboration across all generations. His insights into building cohesive teams and fostering connections in today’s evolving workplace align perfectly with our conference theme, “One Team, One Dream: Collaborating for Greater Impact.”

Ryan’s expertise will help us harness the power of teamwork, bridge generational gaps and drive greater impact within our communities and organizations. We look forward to learning from Ryan’s experience and vision as we work together to create a stronger, more unified team for the future.



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Employee Headshot Photos

Charles Dickens Photography, our professional photography partners from the 2022 conference, will again be on site each day to take headshots for employees. We strongly encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to get a new professional portrait, which can be used for your Extension bio page and many other applications.

Drop by between sessions, during breaks or as your schedule allows. Photos will be taken on a walk-in / first come, first served basis.

*ROOM: Arrowhead
(3rd floor, in front of the escalator)

    • Monday, January 6 — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Tuesday, January 7 — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Wednesday, January 8 — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

*Times are subject to change, depending on the final event schedule.

See Getting Ready for Conference for more details on the event dress code. You can also view Headshot FAQs for guidance on prepping for your photo (see second bullet in list).

Details will be shared after the event for downloading your photos.

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Justin Moore, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionJustin MooreDirector of Marketing and Communications, NC State Extension Call Justin Email Justin Extension Administration
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